Farmers Movement Archive

Spike in Covid cases may affect distribution work

With the number of Covid cases increasing in Punjab, there is a fear among those too who have been giving ration and langar to the needy.As per the information, some NGOs, who have distributed cooked food, ration, and other things to the needy, have got scared and are in a dilemma as to how will they continue in the coming days. However, the district administration is providing essential things to households.Notably, after hearing about community transmission cases in the state, the curfew in Punjab has been extended till May 1. One of the councillors said: “So far, I was getting help from the NGOs and others for my ward residents, but now that the cases in Jalandhar have spiked, it is becoming difficult for the NGOs to extend help.”“At this point of time, people will avoid coming in contact with others. Also, when langars are organised, it is seen that people come in groups which is not advisable at all. So, at some areas, there may be a little problem in the coming days,” an industrialist said.The district administration on Friday ensured the supply of 98,933 litre milk and 6,493 quintal vegetables and fruits to residents on their doorstep.The teams of Milkfed, Mandi Board office and Food and Civil Supplies Departments under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma have been ensuring the supply of these essential commodities in every area of the district.As per the details, the teams of Milkfed delivered around 98,933 litre milk to people of the district, besides 857kg cheese; 9,103-kg curd; 5,976-litre lassi and 286-kg kheer through authorised dealers of Verka in every locality.Similarly, 6,493 quintal vegetables and fruits were supplied in the district by the staff led by District Mandi Officer Davinder Singh.

The Tribune

2020-04-12

Jalandhar